Real Madrid are facing the possibility of missing out on their defensive target, Vitor Reis, with Manchester City close to finalising a deal to sign the promising Palmeiras centre-back. According to

Real Madrid is keeping tabs on talented Lens center-back Abdukodir Khusanov, and Manchester City is also interested.

Madrid and City are closely monitoring Uzbek center-back Khusanov, who has been starring in France’s Ligue 1 with Lens.

Cristiano Ronaldo backed his old club Real Madrid and former rival Manchester City to return to the peak of their powers, as the two European giants approach the midpoint of what has been a difficult season for both.

Relevo says there was concrete interest from Manchester City during last summer's transfer window. Indeed, City even made an offer - but that was snubbed by Rodrygo. Real Madrid also have no interest in considering such a deal involving their attacking midfielder.

Real Madrid have joined the list of sides looking closely at a deal for Uzbekistan international Abdukodir Khusanov, but the price is on the rise for the Ligue 1 centre-back. Los Blancos have

Manchester City and Real Madrid are reportedly locked in a battle to sign highly-rated Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov.